Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to LOST (Last One Standing Tournament), a real-world augmented reality mobile elimination game operated by Veygos Productions LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the LOST mobile application (the “App”) and related services.
By downloading, installing, or using LOST, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.
2. Eligibility and Age Requirements
LOST offers two modes of play:
- Paid Tournament Mode: Available only to users aged 18 or older. Requires identity verification through Stripe Identity before participating in cash-prize tournaments. Paid tournaments are offered only on supported platforms and in eligible jurisdictions (currently the State of Utah) and are not available on all platforms.
- Free, Points-Only Mode: Available to users aged 13 or older. No identity verification or payment information is required.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a user is under 13, we will promptly delete their account and associated data. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the address listed in Section 13.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Account Information
When you create a LOST account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username (chosen by you)
- Date of birth (to verify age eligibility)
3.2 Location Data
LOST is a GPS-based game that requires precise location data to function. We collect and use your location in the following ways:
- Real-Time GPS Data: Your device’s GPS coordinates are used in real time during active gameplay to determine proximity to your assigned target and to enforce geographic restrictions (such as safe zones and state-based tournament eligibility). Location is collected only while a tournament is active and is not collected in the background.
- Stored Location Data: We store certain GPS-derived data on our servers for the purposes of statistical skill analysis (to demonstrate that LOST outcomes are predominantly skill-determined), anti-cheat enforcement, and to maintain your designated home safe zone. Raw GPS coordinates from gameplay sessions are retained in aggregated or anonymized form and are not linked to your real-time movements outside of active gameplay.
- Geographic Restriction: We use your location to determine your state for tournament eligibility. Paid tournaments are currently available only in the State of Utah. Users in all other states may access free, points-only mode.
3.3 AR Camera Data
LOST uses your device’s camera through an augmented reality interface to confirm eliminations during gameplay. The AR camera is used strictly for visual confirmation and does not perform facial recognition, biometric scanning, or any form of biometric data collection. Camera data is processed locally on your device and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers.
3.4 Payment and Identity Verification Data
If you participate in paid tournaments, payment processing and identity verification are handled entirely by Stripe, Inc., our third-party payment processor. We do not collect, store, or have access to:
- Credit or debit card numbers
- Bank account information
- Government-issued identification documents (submitted via Stripe Identity)
- Social Security Numbers or Tax Identification Numbers (collected by Stripe for tax reporting)
Stripe may share limited verification results with us (such as whether your identity was successfully verified and your legal name for tax reporting at the $600 cumulative threshold), but we never receive or store the underlying documents or full financial account details. Stripe’s handling of your data is governed by Stripe’s own Privacy Policy, available at stripe.com/privacy.
3.5 Gameplay and Telemetry Data
We collect data related to your gameplay activity, including:
- Elimination records (who you eliminated and when)
- Win/loss history and tournament results
- Movement patterns during gameplay (aggregated for skill analysis)
- Tournament participation history
- Points and prize earnings
This data is used for skill analysis, leaderboard rankings, anti-cheat detection, and to improve the game experience.
Leaderboards and public display. Your username, rankings, win/loss record, elimination counts, points, and tournament results are uploaded to and stored on LOST’s servers. Certain of this information — including your username and your ranking — is displayed publicly on in-app leaderboards that are visible to other LOST players. Public leaderboards are a core competitive feature of the App. We obtain your consent to this upload and public display when you create your account, before any of your results are uploaded. If you do not want this information uploaded or publicly displayed, please do not create an account or enter tournaments.
3.6 Device and Technical Data
We automatically collect certain technical information from your device, including:
- Device type, model, and operating system version
- Unique device identifiers
- App version
- Jailbreak/root detection status (for anti-cheat purposes)
- IP address
- General crash and performance data
3.7 Advertising Identifiers
In the free, points-only mode of the App, our advertising provider (Google AdMob) may access your device’s advertising identifier for purposes of ad delivery, frequency capping, and ad performance measurement. The identifier and the controls available to you depend on your platform:
- On iOS: this is Apple’s Identifier for Advertisers (“IDFA”). Access to the IDFA requires your explicit permission through Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework. If you decline ATT permission, ads will still be served but will not use the IDFA for personalization.
- On Android: this is the Google Advertising ID (also called the Android Advertising ID). Android does not use the App Tracking Transparency framework. You can reset or delete this identifier and opt out of personalized advertising through your device’s Google settings, as described in Section 10. If you delete your advertising ID, ads will still be served but will not be personalized using it.
3.8 Crash and Diagnostic Data
We collect crash diagnostic data, including stack traces, device state at the time of crash, operating system version, and app version, through Firebase Crashlytics (a service provided by Google LLC). This information is used to monitor app stability and diagnose technical issues. Crash data is transmitted using anonymous installation identifiers and is not linked to your account, email address, or other identifying account information.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Gameplay Operations: To enable real-time GPS-based gameplay, target assignment, elimination confirmation, safe zone enforcement, and tournament management.
- Leaderboards: To upload your gameplay results to our servers and display your username and ranking on public in-app leaderboards visible to other LOST players.
- Skill Analysis: To conduct statistical analysis demonstrating that LOST outcomes are predominantly determined by player skill, as required for legal compliance with state gaming laws.
- Anti-Cheat Enforcement: To detect and prevent GPS spoofing, jailbroken/rooted device use, collusion, multi-accounting, and other forms of cheating.
- Tournament Eligibility: To verify your age, identity (for paid mode), and geographic location for state-based tournament access.
- Tax Reporting: To comply with IRS reporting requirements. We issue 1099-MISC forms for users who receive $600 or more in cumulative prize earnings in a calendar year, using information provided through Stripe.
- Communications: To send push notifications related to gameplay events (target assignments, eliminations, tournament updates, and account alerts).
- Advertising: To serve ads in the free, points-only mode of the App through Google AdMob.
- Stability and Diagnostics: To monitor app stability, diagnose crashes, and improve performance through Firebase Crashlytics.
- Improvements: To analyze usage trends, fix bugs, and improve the App’s features and performance.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party service providers to operate LOST. Each provider has its own privacy policy governing its handling of your data:
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe, Inc. | Payment processing, identity verification (KYC), tax reporting | Payment details, government ID, name, DOB, address, SSN/TIN (all held by Stripe; not stored by LOST) |
| Google AdMob (Google LLC) | Advertising in free, points-only mode | Device identifiers, including the advertising identifier (IDFA on iOS, subject to ATT permission; Google Advertising ID on Android), IP address, coarse (city/region-level) location, and ad interaction data |
| Firebase Crashlytics (Google LLC) | Crash reporting and stability diagnostics | Anonymous installation identifier, OS version, app version, device model, crash stack traces, non-personal diagnostic data |
| Apple, Inc. (iOS App Store and APNs) | App distribution and push notification delivery (iOS) | Device token for push notifications |
| Google LLC (Google Play and Firebase Cloud Messaging) | App distribution and push notification delivery (Android) | Device registration token for push notifications |
We do not sell your personal information to any third party. We share data with the providers listed above only as necessary to operate the App and its features. Public leaderboards display your username and ranking to other LOST players within the App; this in-app display is a feature of the service and is not a sale or sharing of personal information to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide services. Specific retention practices include:
- Account Data: Retained for the life of your account. Deleted upon account deletion request, subject to the exceptions below.
- Gameplay and Telemetry Data: Retained for the life of your account for leaderboard, skill analysis, and anti-cheat purposes. Aggregated or anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical analysis after account deletion.
- GPS Data: Real-time GPS data is ephemeral and not stored beyond the active gameplay session. Aggregated location-derived data (movement patterns, safe zone designation) is retained as described above.
- Tax Records: As required by law, tax-related records (1099-MISC filings, payout amounts, and associated legal names) are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years following the applicable tax year, even after account deletion.
- Anti-Cheat Records: Records of account suspensions or bans may be retained indefinitely to prevent re-registration by banned users.
- Crash Diagnostics: Crash reports transmitted to Firebase Crashlytics are retained according to Google’s data retention policies and are not linked to identifiable account data.
7. Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account at any time through the App’s settings or by contacting us at the address in Section 13. Upon receiving a verified deletion request, we will:
- Delete your account profile, email, username, and associated gameplay data within thirty (30) days.
- Retain tax-related records for the legally required retention period (see Section 6).
- Retain anti-cheat enforcement records (suspension/ban history) as necessary to maintain platform integrity.
- Remove your home safe zone designation.
- Instruct Stripe to delete your identity verification and payment data in accordance with Stripe’s data retention policies.
Aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you may be retained for analytical purposes.
8. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL), secure server infrastructure, and access controls limiting employee access to personal data.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
9. State Privacy Rights
9.1 Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
If you are a Utah resident, you have the following rights under the Utah Consumer Privacy Act:
- The right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data.
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to delete personal data you have provided to us.
- The right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
- The right to opt out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising or the sale of personal data (note: we do not sell personal data).
9.2 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
To exercise any state privacy right, please contact us using the information in Section 13. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
10. Advertising, Tracking Transparency, and Opt-Out
The free, points-only mode of LOST is supported by advertisements served through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, coarse (city- or region-level) location data, and ad interaction data to serve ads and measure ad performance.
AdMob does not receive your precise GPS coordinates. Real-time GPS data collected by the App for gameplay is processed separately and is never shared with AdMob or any advertising partner. GPS data is used exclusively for gameplay, safe zone enforcement, geographic restriction, anti-cheat detection, and skill analysis.
App Tracking Transparency (iOS). Before any advertising that relies on Apple’s Advertising Identifier (IDFA) is delivered, the App will present Apple’s App Tracking Transparency permission prompt. If you decline this prompt, advertisements will still be served, but will not use your IDFA and will not be personalized using cross-app activity.
Advertising identifier controls (Android). Android does not use Apple’s App Tracking Transparency. To reset or delete your Google Advertising ID or opt out of personalized advertising, open your device settings (on most devices, Settings → Google → Ads) and choose “Delete advertising ID” or “Opt out of Ads personalization.” The exact wording and location of these controls vary by device manufacturer and Android version. If you opt out, advertisements will still be served, but will not be personalized using your advertising ID.
Opt-Out Controls (iOS).
- App Tracking Transparency: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → disable “Allow Apps to Request to Track.”
- Limit Ad Personalization: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → disable “Personalized Ads.”
- AdMob in-app controls: Where supported, you may also adjust personalized ad preferences from within the App.
For more information about AdMob’s data practices, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms page at policies.google.com/privacy. Paid tournament mode does not display advertisements.
11. Push Notifications and Diagnostic Data Controls
We use push notifications to communicate gameplay events such as target assignments, elimination alerts, tournament start times, and account-related updates. You may disable push notifications at any time through your device’s settings. Disabling push notifications may affect your gameplay experience, as you will not receive real-time alerts about tournament activity.
We do not send marketing emails or SMS messages.
Crash diagnostic data. Crash reporting via Firebase Crashlytics is enabled by default during the App’s beta period to support stability monitoring. Crash data is transmitted using anonymous installation identifiers and is not associated with your account. We may add an in-app control to disable crash reporting in a future release.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App (via push notification or in-app notice) prior to the changes taking effect. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. A summary of revisions is maintained in Section 14.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a concern, please contact us at:
14. Revision History
| Version | Effective Date | Summary of Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | March 19, 2026 | Initial publication. |
| 1.1 | May 11, 2026 | Added §3.7 Advertising Identifiers, §3.8 Crash and Diagnostic Data, §5 Firebase Crashlytics row, §6 Crash Diagnostics retention, §10 Advertising and Opt-Out, §11 Crash diagnostic data controls. |
| 1.2 | May 18, 2026 | Clarified in §10 that precise GPS coordinates are not shared with AdMob or any advertising partner. Added §14 Revision History. Updated Effective Date. |
| 1.3 | June 17, 2026 | Android release updates: generalized §3.7 to cover the Google Advertising ID and clarify that Android does not use ATT; updated the §5 AdMob row to name both advertising identifiers; clarified the Apple row as iOS-only and added a Google LLC (Google Play / Firebase Cloud Messaging) row for Android distribution and push delivery; added Android advertising-identifier opt-out controls in §10; clarified in §3.2 that location is collected only during active tournaments and not in the background; noted in §2 that paid mode is platform- and jurisdiction-limited. |
| 1.4 | June 24, 2026 | Added explicit disclosure in §3.5 (“Leaderboards and public display”) that username, rankings, and gameplay results are uploaded to LOST’s servers and displayed publicly on in-app leaderboards visible to other players, and that consent is obtained at account creation before any results are uploaded; added a corresponding Leaderboards purpose in §4; clarified in §5 that in-app leaderboard display is not a sale or sharing of personal information to third parties. Updated Effective Date. |